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2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 67 owner complaints about the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-298 the manufacturer reports only 3% of affected cars repaired.

2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the ML350 median · #6 of 13 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 3%Owner complaints6713 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage56kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 26, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350 has problems

67 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering240
Electrical system132
Structure72
Exterior lighting70
Service brakes41
Power train42
Service brakes, hydraulic40
Air bags32
Engine31
12 other systems196

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

3%repaired · 2026 Q1

Power assist: vacuum

Do not drive

Recall 24V-298 · Apr 26, 2024 · 15,604 vehicles · 439 repaired

Risk. Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

43%repaired · 2025 Q4

Power assist: vacuum

Do not drive

Recall 22V-315 · May 9, 2022 · 350,294 vehicles · 149,456 repaired

Risk. Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.

Mileage at failure

When do steering problems start?

56kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 20 steering complaints. 85% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
1under 30k miles17under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other ML350 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the ML350 median. How we score

'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What ML350 owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the steering wheel failed to respond as designed. The contact drove the vehicle safely off the road. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was made aware of a power…
Complaint 11458854 · Mar 29, 2022 · 38,000 miles
STEERING WHEEL GET HARD THEN SOFT ON TURN CAUSING LOSE OF CONTROL I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND SAID ITS THE RACK & PINION I LOOK ONLINE FOR RECALL THIER IS ONE FOR STEERING RACK SO I CALL THE DEALER THEY SAID MINE IS NOT
Complaint 11166211 · Jan 10, 2019
MILEAGE 80K AND A STEERING RACK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A BROKEN PIN. I SEE A RECALL [PHONE] AND FOLLOWING THE DOCUMENTATION THIS VIN QUALIFIES FOR IT BUT THE MB DEALER IS SAYING THAT THERE IS NO OPEN RECALL FOR THIS CAR.
Complaint 11121948 · Aug 23, 2018 · 78,000 miles

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